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If you are an undergraduate HR student looking to jump start your career, we are offering a 13-month full time or part time internship based at our Perth office. This is a unique opportunity to gain skills and knowledge while you are working full time commencing 27th January 2027. The Total Rewards Operations Intern program provides exposure to the student in the areas of 1) Employee Benefits and Wellness 2) Global OnBoarding and 3) Project Management across a broad geographical environment which include relationships with stakeholders in South Pacific and Southeast Asia as well as the US.
In this role you will make an impact in the following ways:
Support the Employee Benefits service line including medical insurance, retirement/pension plans, wellness related policy and procedure administration, employee benefit reporting and regional wellness initiatives.
Benefits administration including annual physical examination, claims processing and re-enrolment for Southeast Asia
Support logistics and producing sessions for Global OnBoarding SEAPAC which includes the use of global systems and working closely with managers to organise employee attendance at onboarding sessions.
Coordinate the regional flu vaccination program and service milestone recognition program
Become a subject matter expert on all things employee benefits and maintain knowledge articles on various programs[BE1]
About You:
To qualify for this undergraduate internship, it is essential that you:
Are currently studying a Bachelor degree in Human Resources or similar (International Business, Internal Communication, Project Management, Business).
Have between 1 and 8 units of study left to complete of your undergraduate degree as of January 2027
Are available for the full 13 months and be willing to defer your studies for that duration.
Note: Applicants that do not meet these qualifying requirements unfortunately will not be considered.
QualificationsTo be successful in this role, you will possess skills/abilities or be able to perform:
- Liaising with new employees and managers relating to coordinating global onboarding logistics.
- Coordination of engagement activities across all countries and vendors.
- Support insurance and benefit contract renewal processes.
- Maintenance of the benefits information portal and answers articles.
- Gain policy and process knowledge relating to benefits and wellness.
This is a 13-month, full time or part time, paid placement and the successful candidate will be required to defer their studies for the duration of the program. We now accept International Students who are currently in Australia on their student visas.
How to apply:
For all applications, please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript via the link provided.
In your cover letter, please specify how many units of study you have remaining on your undergraduate degree and your motivation behind applying both to Cummins and this specific internship.
Note: We will be unable to assess your application without all of the required documents, so please ensure you attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcripts at the time of application.
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.
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About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
Skills Required
- Currently studying a Bachelor degree in Human Resources or a similar field such as International Business, Internal Communication, Project Management, or Business
- Have 1 to 8 units of undergraduate study remaining as of January 2027
- Available for the full 13-month program beginning January 27, 2027
- Willing to defer studies for the duration of the 13-month program
- Able to coordinate onboarding logistics with new employees and managers
- Able to coordinate engagement activities across countries and vendors
- Able to support insurance and employee benefits contract renewals
- Able to maintain benefits information portals and knowledge articles
- Able to develop policy and process knowledge relating to benefits and wellness
- Submit a resume, cover letter, and academic transcript
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
